Systems and methods for trading, clearing and settling securities transactions using blockchain technology

摘要

The present invention relates to a securities trading system that utilizes a distributed blockchain ledger to conduct security transactions. Users are provided with cryptographic wallets that enable the users to access a peer-to-peer network of computing nodes on which the distributed blockchain ledger is managed. The securities made available through the network may be stored directly on the blockchain ledger itself. Smart contracts may be utilized to transfer the securities among the users and to verify that all transactions are in compliance with applicable regulatory rules and other restrictions.